What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Rome. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Rome. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Roma Termini via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rome?

The distance between Istanbul and Rome is 1446 km. The road distance is 2198.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 27h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rome?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Istanbul to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome bus from?

Istanbul to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rome train from?

Istanbul to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Rome?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €154 - €156 and takes 37h 36m.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rome bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:59 PM in Istanbul and 8:59 PM in Rome.

Where does the Istanbul to Rome train arrive?

Istanbul to Rome train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rome is 2198 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21516+ hotels available in Rome.

Istanbul to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Rome by plane, bus, busferry, train, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane IST - FCO
6h 14m
€90–239
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SAW - FCO
6h 34m
€75–329
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
27h 10m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
42h 20m
€245–389
Drive 2,198.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Romecar 2,198.1 km
20h 26m
€345–498
Fly Istanbul to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane IST - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain
7h 48m
€130–380
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
27h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Rieti Stationbus
3. Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
37h 36m
€154–156

Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,446 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rome, Italy?

Turkish Airlines and Interjet fly from Istanbul (IST) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052 via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Rieti Station, and RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 in around 37h 36m.

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